senior accounts payments officer - temp to perm in Brookvale

job description

Be part of an organization which is a leader in online shopping with high value designer brands. Our client is looking for a highly motivated Accounts Payment Officer to join their team in Brookvale.

The Role

The Accounts Payment Officer is responsible for processing and monitoring payments - providing these services in an effective and efficient manner to ensure that payments are made accurately and timely.

Main Activities:

Log, redistribute, notify and verify payments, ensuring all payments are processed promptly & accurately and that appropriate procedures have been complied with

Verify that transactions comply with Company/ financial policies and procedures

Prepare batches of invoices for data entry and secure approval if needed

Data enter invoices for payment

Prepare payment list reports

Manage payment run base on agreed frequency

Send payment confirmation/ remittances to vendor

Maintain listing of accounts payable

Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers

Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files

Perform other related duties as required

Vendor Data management

Forecast cash flow currency (AUD, US, EUR)

Banks FX forecast

The ideal candidate:

Relevant accounting, and/or other related course

Minimum of 3 year experience in the same field

Knowledge in Accounts Payable and maintaining general ledger

Knowledge of Navision or other ERP system

Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information

Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial records

Attention to details and high level of accuracy

Time management skills - able to prioritize tasks and meeting deadlines, process high volume of daily transactions, and with sense of urgency

Effective communication skills - both when handling queries with suppliers over the phone and via written correspondence